Ode to Music Students.

ByMs. Aimee

Dust off those keys!

Make a schedule for “play”

You know, you should play almost every day!

Clean out your bag…if you haven’t quite yet,

There are more goodies coming from your teacher I bet.

Wiggle your fingers and work out the creaks

Warm up your singing voice, to avoid any squeaks

and when the big day to resume lessons comes

you’ll be ready to sing and to play on the drums.

You’ll be well prepared to tickle the keys

To name every note and tap rhythms with ease.

You’ll be set to embark on another great year

Of making fine music, (well that’s what I hear).

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